Pronunciation: /əˈɡriːmənt/

Definitions of agreement

noun a mutual understanding or arrangement

Example Sentences

A1 They reached an agreement on the terms of the contract.

A2 The two parties came to an agreement after long negotiations.

B1 The agreement between the countries was signed last week.

B2 The agreement outlined the responsibilities of each party involved.

C1 The agreement was carefully crafted to ensure fairness for all parties.

C2 The agreement reached by the leaders was met with widespread approval.

adjective pertaining to or characterized by agreement

Example Sentences

A1 The two parties came to an agreement on the terms of the contract.

A2 There was an agreement among the team members to meet every Monday.

B1 The agreement between the countries was signed last week.

B2 The agreement reached between the union and the company was beneficial for both sides.

C1 The agreement reached at the summit was seen as a major diplomatic achievement.

C2 The international agreement on climate change was a landmark achievement in environmental policy.

Examples of agreement in a Sentence

formal The two parties reached a mutual agreement on the terms of the contract.

informal We finally agreed on a plan for the weekend getaway.

slang Let's make a deal and shake on it, agreement?

figurative Sometimes silence can be a silent agreement between two people.

Grammatical Forms of agreement

past tense

agreed

plural

agreements

comparative

more agreement

superlative

most agreement

present tense

agree

future tense

will agree

perfect tense

have agreed

continuous tense

is agreeing

singular

agreement

positive degree

agreement

infinitive

to agree

gerund

agreeing

participle

agreed

Origin and Evolution of agreement

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'agreement' originated from the Latin word 'agreementum', which comes from the verb 'agreere' meaning 'to please'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 14th century, 'agreement' referred to harmony or conformity in opinions or actions. Over time, its usage expanded to include a mutual understanding or arrangement between parties.